How Did Italy Handle Eurovision 2022?
Expectations were high in Turin for Eurovision. Did the Italian city get everything right on the night?
Special coverage of the 2021 Italian local elections that will be held on 3 and 4 October. Go to articles
Italy’s Got талант
Putin and his cheerleaders in the Italian media.
Italy’s Electric Car Revolution: Are We There Yet?
Electric cars are leaving the niche. We present the ultimate guide for consumers pondering this choice in Italy.
What’s The Deal With The Italian Surname Court Ruling?
What the Italian Constitutional Court ruling means for the future of Italian family names.
Baccalà Alla Vicentina: A Norwegian Fish, Italian Style
The journey of baccalà from the seas of Norway to Italian plates is one that involved shipwrecks, floating barrels, and the Catholic Church.
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Italy from a different angle
Neapolitan Coffee (Once in Naples)
There is no coffee in the world as vivacious and as filled with character as a Neapolitan coffee. It is alive as the city, boisterous as the bartender who has lost all hope but not his capacity for happiness.
After queuing for more than half an hour in front... Read More
The Man Who Carved Clay
He carved the people of his village, prosperous and impoverished, the woman who lost her husband, the cripple, a priest at the door of his church with a supplicant, a blind man walking, the young beautiful girl.
The actors in this story are gone for many years,... Read More
Italy’s Green Technologies: From Sicilian Avocados To Wine Waste
While Italy lags behind in green technologies, there are some incredible examples of success. We share two of the most inspiring.
According to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD),... Read More
Is Italian Espresso Next In Line For UNESCO Status?
The Italian espresso has become much more than a simple drink: it’s a cultural icon.
My last trip to Italy started in Rome — a... Read More
The Space Economy: Is Italy Ready To Play Its Part?
Technological innovation is a crucial factor behind Italy’s space economy. But sluggish administration may yet hold the space program back.
There is a paradox at the heart of the conventional... Read More
LGBTQ+ Italy: Gay-Friendly Places To Visit
Italy is a country that is increasingly welcoming to queer travelers. Here we look at the very best of LGBTQ+ Italy.
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Italian Media And Foreign Policy: A Complex Relationship
As war in Ukraine monopolizes the Italian media, the problem of how news channels deal with foreign policy issues has returned.
The war in Ukraine is, for now, monopolizing the content... Read More
The New Frontiers Of Sustainable Italian Wine
Organic, biodynamic, and PIWI are terms more and more commonly associated with Italian wine, but what’s behind them?
It is well known that, just as with food, Italian... Read More
Becoming A Secondary School Teacher In Italy
Some call the teaching profession ‘a mission’. Given the uncertainty and Italy’s constantly changing recruitment rules, it truly is that.
Some call the teaching profession ‘a mission’. If we consider... Read More
Sustainable Italy: From Russian Oil To Moroccan Renewable Energy
After Russia, Italy seeks a strategic partnership with Morocco. Renewable energy is now key to the energy independence countries must achieve.
This article is written in collaboration with Flavia Murru for... Read More
Can Pope Francis Diplomacy Work In Ukraine?
Pope Francis diplomacy is the opposite of Draghi's — and maybe just as futile.
Pope Francis ended the Palm Sunday Mass on April 10... Read More
Columns
Opinions and guest essays
Sustainable Italy: How Italy Is Leading Europe’s Circular Economy
According to the recently published report by the Circular Economy Network, Italy is the European leader for circular economy.
Sustainable Italy: Climate Inaction Brings Italy To Court For Last Judgement
A Sud’s Universal Last Judgement campaign brings Italy to court, accusing the Italian government of climate inaction.
Maintaining Suppliers: The Fashion Between China And Italy
As fashion houses in Italy dedicate their collections to the Year of the Tiger, the reliance on suppliers in China may rise to the surface.
Sustainable Italy: Can Politics Fix Climate Change?
Feeling powerless and frustrated, it is said the system cannot change. But what if politics was the solution to climate change?
The Ballot Box: Brexit And Limited Voting Rights For EU Residents In The UK
Allowing EU expats to vote in referendums could play a vital role in the future of the European Union.
Ask An Italian
Have you ever wondered what is life in Italy? We got you covered.
The Venice Biennale 2022 Is Not To Be Missed
Things are starting to shake up in Venice: diversity, equality, and a welcome fresh take on an institution that had gathered some dust.
Ukrainian Refugees Receive A Warm Welcome In Italy
The humanitarian effort for Ukrainian refugees in Italy is constantly evolving in response to the war.
A Look Into Forte Prenestino
From military fort to city dump and now a thriving self-managed social center, Rome’s Forte Prenestino has seen it all.
